City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Izmir vs Jeddah — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Izmir
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 20.2 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Izmir.
Jeddah
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Izmir | Jeddah | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $613 | $601 | +$12 |
| Groceries | $441 | $428 | +$13 |
| Dining Out | $206 | $223 | $17 |
| Transportation | $43 | $45 | $2 |
| Utilities | $105 | $113 | $8 |
| Other / Misc | $92 | $90 | +$2 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Izmir
$1,500
per month
Jeddah equivalent
$2,005
per month
You'd need $2,005/mo in Jeddah to match $1,500/mo in Izmir.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Izmir on $1,500/month?
Living in Izmir on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$613 to rent, $441 to groceries, $206 to dining.
Can I live in Jeddah on $1,500/month?
In Jeddah, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $601 rent, $428 groceries, $223 dining.
Is Izmir or Jeddah cheaper?
Izmir is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Izmir 20.2 vs Jeddah 27 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Izmir worth in Jeddah?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Izmir equals ~$2,005/mo in Jeddah using COL adjustment.